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Close-up of festive sugar cookie cheesecake bars with colorful sprinkles and piped whipped cream on top, resting on a decorative plate.

Festive Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars


  • Author: Chef Clara
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 30 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Festive Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars with a soft cookie crust, creamy filling, and sprinkles—perfect for parties and sweet celebrations! (


Ingredients

Scale

For the crust:

  • 1 (17.5-ounce) package sugar cookie mix

  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box French vanilla instant pudding mix

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 large egg yolks

Optional garnish:

  • Sprinkles


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.

  2. In a large bowl, mix sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, brown sugar, melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 egg until fully combined.

  3. Press dough into the prepared pan to form a crust.

  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth.

  5. Add 1.5 tsp vanilla, 1 egg, and 3 yolks; mix until fully smooth.

  6. Pour cheesecake filling over crust and spread evenly.

  7. Bake for 35–45 minutes or until center is set.

  8. Let cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

  9. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.

Notes

  • Easily customize with holiday-themed sprinkles.

  • For cleaner slices, chill at least 4 hours before cutting.

 

  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American